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These easy and healthy almond flour thumbprint cookies are made with just six simple ingredients, including Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour. They’re festive and perfect for the holidays.
I can’t believe it’s already December! It’s been so fun celebrating recent holidays (Halloween and Thanksgiving) with a little one and I know Hanukkah and Christmas are going to be just as exciting, if not more! Liv is one now so she takes in everything around her and she definitely adds a new layer of joy to everything.
As we head into the holiday season, I’ve been baking up a storm per usual and am so excited to share this classic thumbprint recipe… with an Eating Bird Food twist! I made this with the Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour and the end result was so delicious.
No one will know these cookies are grain-free, gluten-free and made with only 6 ingredients. I promise!
The shortbread cookie is based off my almond flour crescent cookie recipe except there’s a yummy jam center. The end result is a decadent, perfectly chewy and festive cookie that everyone will love.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make these cookies, plus some ideas for substitutions.
These cookies are grain-free and gluten-free thanks to the almond flour and the texture is spot on! Perfectly chewy, yet slightly crunchy… need I say more? Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour is the perfect flour for these because it’s blanched (the skins are removed) and it’s super finely ground.
I’ve been a HUGE fan of Bob’s Red Mill for years and was so honored they wanted to work with me for a holiday recipe this year. They make simple, clean, wholesome products and they’re my go-to for whole grains (I always buy Bob’s Red Mill oats) and flours!
I’ve met the founder, Bob, several times and he’s amazing. He started the business with his wife Charlee in 1978 and they are still involved today. They have an “honest-to-goodness” approach that I really do feel through their branding, marketing, and products. You can find Bob’s Red Mill at most major grocery stores but be sure to check out their website for specific products.
Mix the dough – Mix almond flour, softened butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt in a small bowl until a dough forms. It will seem a little dry at first, but just keep mixing!
Scoop the dough – Use a tablespoon to measure out dough and roll each into a ball. Place the ball of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use your thumb to create a thumbprint in the middle of each cookie. Add 1/2-1 teaspoon of jam to the indentation.
Bake – Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes at 350ºF, until they start to turn a light golden brown on the bottom. Remove the cookies from the oven and cool them on the baking sheet for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
After letting these cookies cool completely on a wire rack, store them in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 1 week. For storing in the freezer, layer cookies between parchment paper and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Watch how to make thumbprint cookies on my stories.
If you make these almond flour thumbprint cookies be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting us know how they turned out. Your feedback is so helpful for the EBF team and our readers!
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Mine spread everywhere 🙁 thought it might be the vegan butter? Or maybe needs more flour, followed the recipe perfectly too!
Oh no!! So sorry to hear that. It could have been the vegan butter… what brand did you use?
Delicious! But do these have to be refrigerated? I prefer my cookies room temp.
You can store them at room temp. They just won’t last as long, but they’ll stay fresh for about 3-4 days at room temp.
This is the first time that I made jam filled thumbprint cookies. These were seriously some of the best cookies I have ever tasted. I made my husband and daughters so happy with these little gems. We loved them! I am so excited to try more of your recipes!
Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear!! SO glad you loved these cookies, Amy. Thanks for the review!!
Ever since we started making our own almond milk I’ve been making my own almond flour with our leftover almond pulp. This recipe is so easy and delicious! Works great even with my date infused almond flour! I can whip up a batch in no time! Thanks for sharing this great recipe.
So glad this recipe was a hit, Diana! Thanks for making these cookies and coming back to leave a review. It means the world to me.
I’m not used to such easy recipes leading to such scrumptious results! Was looking for a recipe to use this huge bag of almond flour I have from Costco on…these cookies were perfect. Definitely going to make these again and again, especially when the time comes to invite people over for tea in the future. Thank you for this recipe 🙂
Woo! I’m so excited that you enjoyed these cookies, Clover. If you’re looking for more ways to use your almond flour, I highly recommend these almond flour crackers or these almond flour crescent cookies!